To specialize In the adoption and humane care of animals and the general health and safety of our community by providing professional public contact; ensuring compliance with the local and state regulations; promptly responding to requests for
services: remaining visible and available to help; and engaging In proractive public service and educational programs.
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Animal Services Welcomes You
To Rockwall
The City of Rockwall Animal Services Department wants to extend a special welcome to you and your
pet(s) to Rockwall. As a resident of Rockwall, please take a few minutes to review the information listed below. Also, please note the following regulations are enforced.
1. All dogs and cats must have either a 1 year or 3 year rabies vaccination.
2. All dogs and cats must be registered based on the
1 year or 3 year rabies vaccination. City
Registrations expire one year or three years from the issue date. You may register your dog and or cat at City Hall, 385 S. Goliad; at the Animal Adoption Center at 1825 Airport Road, or by mail. See Animal Registration for more information.
3. All dogs must have both City Registration and rabies tags displayed on the collar. City tags for cats are not required on the collar.
4. The city has a leash law; Sec.5-18. Running at large.
5. The city has a Tethering law; Sec.5-33. Dog Tethering.
6. The city has an animal noise ordinance. Sec.5-21 states: “It shall be considered unlawful and a public nuisance to keep any animals which, by causing frequent or long continued barking or noise shall disturb any persons of ordinary sensibilities in the vicinities.
7. The city has an animal limit. On lots of less than (5) acres, you may have four (4) total, but only three of the same species. On lots (5) acres or more you can have (8) in any combination.
8. The city offers a low cost shot clinic twice a year. Please call the Animal Services for more details.
Your cooperation in keeping our community safe for all citizens and pets is greatly appreciated.
Animal Services Staff is available to respond to your calls M-F, 8:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday from
9:00am-4:00pm. Please contact us at (972) 771-7750
Find A Friend Are you in love yet? Meet your perfect match at the Rockwall Petco every Saturday from 11am-3pm during Find-a-Friend. Fall in love and adopt your own Rockwall shelter pet!
Look for the Rockwall Animal Services feather flag outside. That means we're inside with your perfect match. And thank you to our friends at the Rockwall Petco for supporting the Rockwall shelter pets.
Registrations are available on a one year or three year basis depending on the vaccination given.
One year fees are $5.00 for neutered and
$20.00 for un-neutered.
Three year fees are $15.00 for neutered and
$30.00 for un-neutered.
To acquire a City tag, you must show proof of current rabies vaccination. Three year tags can only be issued if a three year vaccination was given. All dogs are required to display a current City registration and rabies tag. You may register your pet in person at:
385 S Goliad or 1825 Airport Rd.
Requests for registration(s) can be mailed to: Animal Adoption Center,
1825 Airport Road
Rockwall, Texas 75087.
If possible, please print the following registration form and bring it with you, when you come in, or mail your information to us. Registration Form...
The Animal Services Department will lend you a wire cage to capture nuisance and nocturnal critters. We will lend you a trap to capture skunks, squirrels, raccoons, opossum, armadillos, and FERAL cats, etc. Someone must be present for the trap to be delivered. Once you call and tell us the animal is in the trap we will pick the trap up. This is a free service to the citizens of the City of Rockwall.
